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A beautiful lake is the focus for the Conservation Area. Forested hills, treed campsites and a meandering river provide the backdrop to an active area which provides a host of recreation opportunities including a swimming pool, mini golf and nature trails ...

Belwood Lake was created in 1942 with the construction of the Shand Dam, the first dam in Canada built solely for water control purposes. Conservation area visitors can stand on the top deck of the dam and see the vista of the Grand River valley below. A ...

Opening in June 2006, the Bowmanville / Westside Marshes Conservation Area is over 80 hectares and includes two provincially significant coastal wetlands (Bowmanville Marsh and Westside Marsh) and surrounding lands. This Conservation Area provides habita ...

Brant Conservation Area is nestled in a bend of the Grand River amid the historic communities of Brantford and Brant County, and just a few minutes away from the First Nations territories of the Six Nations and Mississaugas of the New Credit. It makes a g ...

Byng Island Conservation Area offers campers, boaters and day-visitors a chance to explore both the Grand River and Lake Erie. The 190-hectare conservation area encompasses Carolinian forest, reforested farmland, and open space. Located on the lower stret ...

The Cambridge to Paris Rail-Trail is owned and operated by the Grand River Conservation Authority and follows the old roadbed of the Lake Erie and Northern Railway between the City of Cambridge to the Town of Paris. It was opened in 1994 and was one of th ...

Located 19 km east of the City of Cornwall, Charlottenburgh Park encompasses a total of 234.7 acres of green space. It features a diverse environment with many types of ecosystems including white pine and spruce plantations, a mixed hardwood forest, Lake ...

Welcome to Christie Lake Conservation Area, one of the most beautiful lake settings on the Niagara Escarpment. While visiting, explore the trails that wind for 10 kilometres through peaceful meadows and towering pine forests - you'll be sure to see a wide ...

Welcome to Confederation Park, an 93-hectare package of fun and adventure located on the shores of Lake Ontario in Hamilton. Here you'll find some of the area's best food and fun throughout the year. Looking for a great spot for a family or large group pi ...

Nestled on the picturesque shore of the St. Lawrence River, the Cooper Marsh Conservation Area is part of Charlottenburgh Marsh - one of the most significant wetlands in all of Ontario. Follow wetland boardwalks to explore treed swamps and isolated ponds. ...

Welcome to the Dundas Valley Conservation Area - a favourite destination of any outdoor enthusiast. The valley's 1,200 hectares of Carolinian forests, fields, cold-water streams and stunning geological formations are home to an array of rare plants, birds ...

Durham Conservation Area is located along the Saugeen River in the Town of Durham. It has close to 200 large, spacious sites tucked into mature hardwoods and pines. While here don't forget to visit the picturesque McGowan Falls. Need supplies, simply walk ...

The Elora Cataract Trailway is owned by the Grand River and Credit Valley Conservation Authorities and is managed by them in cooperation with the Elora Cataract Trailway Association. The 47 kilometre (29 mile) trail links the Grand and Credit watersheds a ...

Elora Cataract Trailway follows a 47 km former Canadian Pacific rail corridor that runs between Elora and Cataract with access points in Hillsburgh and Erin. Walkers, cyclists and cross-country skiers enjoy the scenic countryside from Elora in the Grand R ...

Come witness the seasons change at Fanshawe Conservation Area, as we have something for everyone. April to October you can make Fanshawe home on one of our seasonal campsites, or simply enjoy the privacy of an overnight campsite. Take time to fish for Bas ...

Welcome to Fifty Point Conservation Area on Lake Ontario, a magnificent 80-hectare park with superb marina facilities in Stoney Creek. It's the place to be for a swim in Lake Ontario, family camping or a picnic for groups of any size. Fifty Point is parti ...

This area was purchased to address flood control concerns experienced by businesses and residents living downstream. The Fort Creek Dam was constructed between 1968 and 1971 and has a reservoir of approximately 3.24 hectares (8 acres). In addition to its ...

The Gillies Lake Conservation Area is home to the most popular walking trail in the City of Timmins. It features a boardwalk, numerous storyboard boards describing the natural history of the area, wildlife viewing opportunities and a 2.5 km lit walking tr ...

Located east of Cornwall, Grays' Creek Conservation Area & Marina Complex offers over 43 hectares of natural landscape including five kilometres of meandering trails that are open year round. Explore the trails and watch for the variety of animals, songbi ...